A cold wave is coming, so it is imperative to keep warm!

Next week, a new round of cold air is coming. People on their way to work seem to be in different seasons, wearing down jackets, cotton-padded jackets, thin coats, and short-sleeved shirts. But the cold will quietly penetrate into our bodies and have a certain impact on the body, so we have to prevent it. Today, the editor will show you how to keep warm?

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Effects of cold on the body:

1. Coldness can cause body aches

The cold can cause the body temperature to drop, causing blood vessels to contract, affecting normal blood circulation. If various wastes in the body cannot be effectively discharged through the blood circulation, they will accumulate and cause blood vessel blockage, thus causing headaches, back pain, dysmenorrhea, joint pain and other problems.

2. Causes rough skin and hair loss

The weather is dry in autumn and winter, and the skin is in poor condition. If the body is in a cold environment for a long time, blood circulation will be affected, and sufficient nutrients cannot be delivered to the skin and hair, which will lead to rough skin, acne, spots, dry and falling hair, etc.

3. Weakens gastrointestinal function

Being cold can also affect the normal function of the stomach and intestines, causing slow gastrointestinal motility, resulting in constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms. Therefore, everyone should be careful not to eat too cold food and keep the abdomen warm.

4. Repeated colds

People with weak constitutions generally have poor body resistance, so they are unable to resist the invasion of various pathogens, which makes them prone to catching colds. Coupled with catching colds, they can suffer from recurrent colds and recover very slowly.

5. Gynecological problems

Women who are exposed to cold will gradually develop uterine cold because their uterus is in a cold environment for a long time. Uterine cold will lead to poor menstrual discharge, causing symptoms such as irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea. In severe cases, it will affect the normal pregnancy of women. According to studies, pregnant women with cold body are more likely to have premature birth and dystocia, so pay attention to keep warm.

Winter cold protection and warmth guide:

1. Keep warm

In winter, you should add more clothes in time, and pay attention to the number of pieces and the appropriate thickness of clothes. Down jackets are soft and warm, wool fabrics are warm and comfortable, and leather clothing can effectively block the entry of cold air. These clothes are all good choices. Be careful not to wear clothes that are too tight, as they will affect blood circulation and aggravate cold hands and feet.

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2. Eat foods rich in calories

You should supplement more high-calorie foods, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, so that the body can obtain more calories and strengthen its tolerance to low temperatures. In particular, protein-rich foods, such as eggs, fish, milk, lean meat, chicken and duck meat, beans, etc., can enhance people's resistance.

3. Exercise

Winter exercise can speed up blood circulation, increase the body's heat, improve immunity, and reduce the invasion of bacteria and viruses. However, be careful not to overdo it, and be careful to keep warm when doing outdoor activities. In very cold weather, you can do indoor exercise instead.

4. Acupressure

Regularly rubbing the palms and soles of feet, massaging the Yongquan acupoint, and performing acupressure can improve the circulation of terminal blood vessels.

Pay attention to keeping 6 parts of your body warm:

1. Head

Wear a hat that covers your forehead when you go out in winter. Do not take off your hat immediately after your head sweats to avoid cold wind. Try not to wash your hair in the morning in autumn and winter, as it can easily catch a cold on your head and cause a headache.

2. Neck

It is best to wear stand-up collar clothes in winter, especially for the elderly. You can also wear a scarf when going out, which is good for preventing cervical spondylosis, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

3. Back

In winter, it is best to wear a cotton vest or wool vest. When the weather is good, you can give your back a "sunbath". The warm sunshine will not only make your body feel comfortable, but the ultraviolet rays can also kill bacteria.

4. Abdomen

In autumn and winter, it is not recommended to wear clothes that expose the abdomen to cold, such as belly-exposing clothes, low-waist pants, etc. Before going to bed every night, you can rub your hands to warm them up and rub your abdomen to relieve the cold and discomfort in the abdomen.

5. Knees

In autumn and winter, keeping the knee joint warm cannot be ignored, especially for people with joint problems. You can add autumn trousers, woolen trousers, and knee pads are also a good choice.

6. Feet

You can soak your feet in hot water for about 20 minutes every day to promote blood circulation throughout the body. It is best to wear shoes and socks that are warm, breathable and have good moisture absorption.

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